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Bethany H. Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Hi! I'm a recent college grad and have just moved back north (SF area) from LA. I'm an active,... More
Mike F. STANFORD, California
Greetings, I work for Stanford University's Ergonomics Program, which is part of the... More
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Al R. SUNNYVALE, California
I run with my dog (Cassius) every morning, and run and swim during lunch on a weekly basis. I... More

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If this is a new dog and the dog has previously not gotten a lot of exercise it may be too much exercise for him right now. He m ...
Ski - a dog who recovered from a cruciate ligament injury without surgery by Laura B. Healthy Living Professional Ski is a remarkable dog. In fact, a remarkable 3 year old Rottweiler who recovered from a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury ...
Michellie Jones to return to Ironman racing in Australia by Roman M. Patient Expert 39-year-old Michellie Jones will race in her home country (Australia) for the first time since her controversial omission from t ...
Pets cause falling injuries by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine According to a CNN article, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year 86,000 injuries are cau ...
Dog Survives 8 Days Trapped Rubble by Matt FM. Patient Expert In an extrodinary tale of survival, a dog was found with minimal injuries after a building exploded, hurting the dog's owner. B ...
Scientists Reverse Paralysis in Dogs by Meredy Registered NurseHealth Maven INDIANAPOLIS - Dogs with paralyzed hind legs regained the ability to walk after getting a shot of a chemical cousin of antifreez ...
ABC News: Iraq Vet Gets Dog, New Chance at Life by Greg T. Patient Expert I really enjoy reading news articles that benefit United States veterans, and ABC news has such an article this morning. A nonp ...
Is Your Dog Stressed Out?: Locate and Eliminate Hidden Stressors by Jan R. Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven O ur pets’ lives are too often filled with hidden stresses that challenge their health and longevity. In addition to com ...
NATIONAL DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK by Helpful Buckeye Doctor of Veterinary MedicineHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee The American Veterinary Medical Association has joined with several other organizations and professional associations in proclai ...
DECREASING DISEASE RISKS FOR YOUR DOGS... by Helpful Buckeye Doctor of Veterinary MedicineHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Keeping your dog healthy can present many of the same challenges as keeping your cat healthy (from last week's issue of Question ...

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Nonfatal Dog Bite--Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency ...
Jul 3, 2003 ... For injured persons of all ages, approximately 16526 (4.5%) dog bite injuries were work-related (e.g., occurred to persons who were ...

Incidence of dog bite injuries treated in emergency departments.
CONTEXT: Dog bites that result in injuries occur frequently, but how frequently dog bite injuries necessitate medical attention at a hospital or hospital ...

Dog Bite Injuries, Hospitalizations for
Although the recent report by Mr. Weiss and colleagues[1] provided a national estimate of 333687 dog bite injuries treated in emergency departments (EDs) ...

Dog Leg Injuries
Aug 24, 2009 ... A dog leg injury can range from being a mild sprain to a severe fracture. Identifying symptoms and providing proper medical care can help ...

CDC - Dog Bite Prevention
May 14, 2009 ... 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and one in five dog bites results in injuries that require medical attention. ...

A comparison of dog bite injuries in younger and older children ...
OBJECTIVE: Dog bites account for a significant number of traumatic injuries in the pediatric population that often require medical treatment. ...

Nonfatal Fall-Related Injuries Associated with Dogs and Cats ...
Mar 26, 2009 ... For the analyses of dogs and cats separately, 23 cases that involved both cats and dogs were excluded; dog-related injuries were combined ...

Modelling risk factors for injuries from dog bites in Greece: a ...
We conducted a study using a newly developed dataset based on Emergency Departments records of a network of hospitals from Greece on injuries from dog bites ...

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Complications The possible complications which can occur as a result of an eye injury are outlined below. Infection Infections following an ... » Read on
Causes Most eye injuries are caused by scratches, or scrapes (abrasions) to the transparent outer layer of your eye (cornea). Foreign ... » Read on
Causes Sports injuries are most commonly caused by not warming up properly, not using equipment correctly and not taking the proper saf ... » Read on
Introduction The term sports injury refers to the kinds of injuries that commonly occur during sport or exercise. Sport and exercise can be v ... » Read on

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It's not clear why children are more likely to suffer dog bite injuries in the summer, but it may be because children spend more time outdoors playing with ...

Chronic Pain - i have pain in my wrist and any time i stretch my ...
Jul 14, 2008 ... Most likely, a nerve was damaged by a stretch injury to the arm (lucky dog, unlucky owner). Nerves are like rubber bands that travel from ...

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Mar 26, 2009 ... Among people injured by dogs, 31 percent tripped over the dog, and 21 percent fell after being pushed or pulled by a dog. Among injuries ...

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eCommunity.com: Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings: Treatment for Dog and Cat Bites and Scratches. Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings: ...

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Jul 16, 2008 ... Now, a new stem cell therapy is giving relief to dogs and it could soon help ... as well as tendon and ligament injuries in small animals. ...

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Retroperitoneum injury without mention of open wound into cavity · Injury of hepatic artery ... Dog bite of abdomen · Injury of hypogastric artery ...

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Among children, the rate of dog bite injuries is highest for those aged 5 to 9. Children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog ...

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Injuries - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health Information. ... Dog Bite Risk for Kids Greatest in Summer · Supreme Court Rejects Limits on ...

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Davis thumbs nose at injury
“I was home by myself, just me and my dog. I couldn't strap my watch on. I was biting and scratching. I just realized how important it is to have your thumb ...

Brookings dog recovering after cliff dive
Bur freed the dog, who only suffered a leg injury despite the distance of the fall, and tried to carry the 85-pound canine up the cliff. ...

Reese concerned, but he's not panicking
"He gets a lot of attention because he's the lead dog for us," Reese said. "We're still getting eight- or nine-man fronts up there. ...

Man charged with dragging dog in Knoxville
She says it could take days or even weeks to realize the extent of the dog's injuries. If the skin doesn't heal on its own, she says skin graphs could be ...